2026-01-18 16:18:32

ETH is sitting in a rare equilibrium right now. The liquidation meter shows roughly $1.03B on the short side and about $998M on the long side, all compressed within a 10% price movement.

That's not a stable setup. That's a powder keg.

When opposing forces lock this tight, something has to give—and when it does, one side is getting blown out hard. The real question? Which direction breaks first, and how many positions get liquidated in the cascade?

The move coming could be violent. Which way are you positioned?

ETH-9,63%

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ContractTearjerker

· 01-21 16:18

Oh no, this wave is about to blow up, it's a bloody and violent rhythm --- The powder keg is ready, which side will explode? --- Balance within ten points is a joke, let's wait and see who gets eaten first --- How long can this confrontation last... feels like a big reversal could happen at any moment --- Long and short are almost even out, it feels unstable if it continues --- With such a strong gunpowder smell, how can it be stable? One side will inevitably be cleared out and blow up --- I'm just waiting to buy the dip as soon as I get in, don't ask me what I'm thinking right now --- This is the market brewing a riot, no one can escape --- Balance? This is called a critical point, just one pinprick away from explosion

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OPsychology

· 01-21 09:39

Damn, this balance really can't hold up. 1B against 998M within 10%, and it blows up at the slightest touch.

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